Deshengbao Great Wall Fort
得胜堡 · Déshèng Bǎo
A walled Ming frontier fort north of Datong, with a village still living inside; nearby, the Deshengkou gate cuts through the unrestored earthen Great Wall, and three more forts lie within 2 km.
No booking neededHalf a day including travel
Tip
Walk out to the Deshengkou gate and along the wall for the best views; it is exposed and windy, so bring water and sun protection, and keep to paths on the crumbling wall.
- Opening hours
- The fort and the wall are open access at all hours; small exhibition halls keep daytime hours To be confirmed
- Price
- Free to walk in; exhibition halls may charge a small fee To be confirmed
- How to book
- No booking needed.
- Getting there
- About 35 km north of Datong along G208 and the Great Wall No. 1 Tourist Road. Car with driver or taxi (45–60 minutes); city bus 8 runs to Deshengbao village but is slow To be confirmed
- Address in Chinese
- 山西省大同市新荣区堡子湾乡得胜堡村
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